The Wiccan Book of Ceremonies and Rituals

212 Pages·2000·42.81 MB·English

by  Patricia J. Telesco

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Copyright © 1999 Patricia Telesco
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Telesco, Patricia, 1960-
The Wiccan book of ceremonies and rituals / Patricia Telesco.
p. cm.
ISBN 0-8065- 2031- 0 (pbk.)
1. Witchcraft 2. Ritual. 3. Rites and ceremonies. I. Title.
BF1566.T35 1998
133.4'3-dc21 98-28382
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Contents
Acknowledgments
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Introduction
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Part I: Ritual in Review 1
1. What Is Ritual? 5
Part II: The Wiccan Wheel 33
2. Candelmas: February 2 35
3. Imbolc Ritual 41
4. Spring Equinox: March 21 45
5. Beltane: May 1 51
6. Summer Solstice: June 21 58
7. Lammas: August 1 64
8. Autumn Equinox: September 22 70
9. Hallows: October 31 77
10. Samhaim Ritual 84
11. Winter Solstice: December 22 88
Part III: Magic in the Moon 95
12. Full Moon Ritual 99
13. Dark Moon Ritual 104
14. New Moon (First Quarter) Ritual 108
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Part IV: Personal Observances 113
15. Initiation 117
16. Adulthood 122
17. Marriage Ritual 128
18. Handfasting Ritual 135
19. The Blessingway 138
20. Parenting Ritual 144
21. Birth or Adoption (Wiccaning) 149
22. Birthdays 156
23. Separation 161
24. Forgiveness 165
25. Career Changes 169
26. New Homes 173
27. Eldership 177
28. Death 182
Afterword 186
Index 187